2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · OY04 ULX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed its latest test on 2 June 2026 at 235,679 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior involving multiple critical defects. The recent record indicates that recurring issues, specifically the exhaust leak and corroded brake pipes, have persisted across several years without resolution. This pattern suggests the owner is only performing the minimum repairs required to pass the MOT rather than engaging in preventative maintenance. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 235,679 miles represents an average of approximately 10,700 miles per year, which is consistent with a Transporter of this age. However, the data shows significant usage in short intervals, with nearly 30,000 miles covered between May 2024 and June 2026. This high rate of accumulation on a quarter-million-mile-mileage vehicle puts immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, as evidenced by the rapid failure of ball joints, CV boots, and shock absorbers within two-year windows. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking and suspension systems due to persistent corrosion and wear issues. The tester flagged corroded brake pipes and hoses in both 2024 and 2026, which indicates advanced structural degradation of the hydraulic lines. The front suspension shows a history of play, with ball joints and CV boots failing repeatedly, suggesting the entire assembly may be nearing its end. Furthermore, the recurring inner edge wear on the offside rear tyre across multiple tests points to a persistent alignment or geometry faultconfiguration that has not been addressed to prevent further premature tyre replacement.